Demonstrate full ownership of launch vehicle engine system hardware from concept to flight
Serve as the propulsion representative for Alpha engine testing, stage testing, and launch operations
Author and lead test readiness, launch readiness, and data review presentations
Continuously build and iterate on tools to optimize efficiency, performance, and predictability of Alpha operations
Lead development of innovative design concepts for propulsion integration and operations that reduce complexity and maximize reliability within program constraints.
Author and present detailed design review presentations to internal and external stakeholders
Plan, coordinate, and execute development, qualification, and acceptance testing of flight hardware, including data analysis and reviews
Identify system-level risks, perform trade studies, and drive decisions to ensure successful vehicle operation
Develop and maintain automation tools and test data analysis capabilities
Collaborate with manufacturing and integration teams to develop processes, work instructions, and test procedures, and provide direct build support

Required B.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering discipline
8+ years of experience developing launch vehicle propulsion systems
Experience testing or operating complex engineering systems
Thorough understanding of fluid dynamics and thermodynamics
Deep knowledge of engineering fundamentals and a demonstrated history of applying first principles to arrive at simple, robust solutions
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and technical writing skills.
Hands-on experience with hardware design, fabrication, and testing
Working knowledge of manufacturing, fabrication, integration, and quality control relevant to fluid components (such as machining, inspection, assembly, testing, etc.)
Knowledge of fluid components such as valves, regulators, pressure transducers, tubing, pressurized hardware, seals, and instrumentation and experience performing fluid systems sizing analysis with such components
Experience developing and formalizing procedures for complex, multistep, high-impact operations

Principal Propulsion Engineer – Liquid Engines

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